WINSTED — The Knights of Columbus Winchester Council 22 held its annual “Old Timers” dinner on Friday, May 10, honoring longtime members and celebrating the organization’s history.

The Catholic fraternal service organization was founded in New Haven in 1882 by Father Michael McGivney. The Winchester Council was started in 1885 with 20 members and was the 22nd council to be established.

“These men sought strength through solidarity and security through the unity of purpose and devotion to a holy cause,” Grand Knight Lawrence Koch said. “They vowed to be defenders of their...